We happened to stop by William Church Winery’s tasting room here in Woodinville on a day the winemaker was in town! Noah was visiting from the vineyards in Eastern Washington. (You can read more about him in his profile at Washington Tasting Room). William Church wines had just taken home several awards from the Bellingham NW Wine Festival. This tasting room ...
After a friend dragged me into Village Wines recently, I felt really dumb for not knowing this was a restaurant! Judging just by the name, I thought it was a wine store. Every time I came to this strip mall (usually to eat at Mazatlan) I avoided going in, worried I would spend too much of my money on wine. ...
Take a sneak peek at some of the intriguing wine-related books coming out this fall! We’re adding several to our reading lists and home libraries for sure. The Booklovers’ Guide to Wine intrigues me with its history of the connections between wine and literary figures such as Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. I love the idea of literary-themed wine and ...
I am very happy to say that I finally visited Vivi Pizzeria! We decided to gather up three summer-bored kids and take them to Vivi Pizzeria for a celebratory birthday lunch. (My eldest daughter turned 15!) Here is part of the dining area inside Vivi. There are a couple of unobtrusive televisions. It was such a nice day though, we decided ...
Carrie, Joanna and myself capped our afternoon wine tasting off at Gaurdian Cellars tasting room and the French Oak aged wine was delicious! Located in Apple Farm Village, Guardian is owned by husband-and-wife-team, Jerry Riener and Jennifer Sullivan. Their professional backgrounds are melded creatively into Guardian wines and found throughout the tasting room. Names such as, Newsprint, The Alibi, The ...
Last week Carrie and I decided to meet at The Bistro at Hollywood Schoolhouse just prior to a wine tasting at Alexandria Nicole Cellars. The two are neighbors on the the same historic property, which also landmarks Woodinville’s Hollywood District. Here is the lovely, umbrella shaded patio outside of the restaurant. The doors were wide open and the sun was ...
We were delighted that our friend Joanna had a Thursday off in late July and could join us in exploring the tasting rooms at the Apple Farm Village. First we had to stop to admire the gorgeous hydrangeas planted on the property. And of course we wanted to pose for a photo to remember our fun day (and show off ...
This weekend my boyfriend and I were exploring Woodinville on a smoky Saturday afternoon. He’s a beer drinker and doesn’t enjoy wine, so we struck a deal: He would patiently hang out on a beautiful wine tasting room patio while I did a tasting, and then we’d go to a Woodinville brewery for him to enjoy. Our plan agreed upon, ...
If you know someone who is having a special event sometime soon, or getting married next year, check out our three favorite Barrel Rooms here in Woodinville’s wine district! We found JM Cellars’ barrel room to be beautiful and romantic and a bit magical. This outdoor patio could hold a few of your guests who might wander away from the festivities in ...
The ladies and I ventured out for an early Sunday wine tasting and decided to check out this inviting Woodinville tasting room. Chandler Reach Vineyards offered the perfect reprieve from the hot Pacific Northwest summer temps. Inside, you will find comfortable seating, bar stools and traditional dining tables to enjoy their estate red wines. We loved the humor of this ...